Car-in-a brain

What if a car could transform according to its purpose? This isn’t about movie Transformers. I’m proposing a realistic concept of cars that can change based on their needs.

Imagine a car that transforms into an RV for road trips or a pickup truck for grocery runs. Road trips are becoming more popular, with a recent Deloitte survey showing that 70% of US travelers plan to take a road trip in 2024, up from 57% in 2023. Research indicates that the satisfaction of a road trip increases with a comfortable, spacious, and feature-rich car. This is obvious to road trip enthusiasts, yet RV ownership remains low, at about 8.6% of US households.

The reason is practicality. RVs aren’t suitable for everyday tasks like moving cargo. Therefore, people prefer SUVs or pickup trucks, with SUVs being the most purchased vehicles in the US due to their versatility.

Enter the Modular EV, which uses the skateboard platform, a unique feature of electric vehicles (EVs). This innovative architecture integrates all driving components into a platform in the car’s floor, optimizing internal space and offering design flexibility.

By leveraging the skateboard platform, the section of the EV behind the B-pillar can be modularized. This means it can transform into different modules, such as SUV seats, a truck bed, or RV amenities.

With a modular EV, there’s no need to buy multiple vehicles. You’d only need the modular EV and the necessary modules, which would be cost-effective.

Modular EVs also offer remarkable scalability, extending their value beyond transportation. Cars spend 95% of their lifespan parked, but with a modular EV, the car can transform into a useful space, such as a theater room. Imagine watching the NFL in a theater-like module while enjoying a barbecue in Yosemite National Park. Doesn’t that sound exciting?

I’ll write more about Modular EVs’ scalability next week.

If you have other thoughts about this concept of Modular EV, please share your opinion.